ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Foreign office has responed to media reports On theKartarpur corridor.
He said there was absolutely no question of any land swap. “The KartarpurCorridor was a gesture for the Sikh minority community made on theirrequest to provide a visa-free corridor, facilitating their visit of ashrine of importance to them,” he added.
Dr Faisal said Pakistan had offered a comprehensive roadmap to India fordialogue in which all matters were to be discussed. “The offer was made bythe Prime Minister of Pakistan, our highest office. You all know how Indiaresponded to that,” he remarked.
To a question, the spokesperson said that Pakistan continued to exerciseits rightful claim over the Jinnah house in Mumbai, and “won’t let anyoccupation attempts materialise. Even India has acknowledged our claim(right).”
The spokesperson condemned the Indian brutalities in held Kashmir. “Pelletguns and force is being used against the Kashmiris.” He said India wasusing force to suppress the voice of the Kashmiris.”
He said that India should give access to international organisations toinvestigate the atrocities being carried out in Kashmir.
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About the case of Hamid Nihal Ansari, Dr Faisal stated that the convictedspy had crossed illegally into the country, and was involved in espionage.“We exchange list of prisoners with India every six months,” he said.
He called upon India to allow the UN Military Observer Group on India andPakistan to monitor the situation on Line of Control and Working Boundary.
He said Pakistan will continue with its moral, diplomatic and politicalsupport to the people of Kashmir and their just right to self-determination.
The spokesperson said Pakistan had also written letters to the SecretaryGenerals of the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperationand a meeting of Contact Group on Kashmir will also be held soon.
